Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,920 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Peraton have been left by employees working as Intern , Network Engineer and Senior Research Scientist .

Does Peraton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peraton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peraton. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

58% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (53) , Systems Administrator (28) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 194 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 63 reviews)); "good benefits, work from home" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 42 reviews)); "The team was great and friendly." ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"The managers have no idea what they are doing or why they are doing it." ((in 33 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Instability and lack of communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peraton layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Peraton layoffs and their outlook for job security at Peraton in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Peraton locations?

Herndon , Washington , Chantilly , Reston , San Diego , Arlington , Baltimore , Atlanta , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Blacksburg , Annapolis Junction , Alexandria , Las Cruces , San Antonio , Basking Ridge , Fairfax , New York , Huntsville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Silver Spring , McLean , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Offutt AFB , Boise , Richmond , Omaha , Denver

Peraton reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,739 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,739 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peraton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Sep 29, 2024

Pretty Good

It help desk technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helpful co-workers Nice people to work with

Cons

Lots of driving Same thing every day Difficult to move up

Peraton Response

1y

Career Development has been a focus area for Peraton over the last few months and we have made investments in our employees and managers. We have incorporated a new tool that enables our employees to have better conversations with their manager, among other efforts.

3.0

Sep 25, 2024

Okay Place to Work

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

No cost of living increases if you move on military orders.

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand compensation is an important aspect of overall job satisfaction. Our compensation decisions are influenced by various factors, including market rates, individual performance, and company budget constraints. We strive to maintain a fair and transparent compensation approach that aligns to our commitment to valuing our employees.

4.0

Sep 25, 2024

Experience depends on team

Ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good tuition reimbursement, competent HR department

Cons

Insurance was expensive and I didn’t feel a sense of “team” with the broader Peraton community outside my team.

Peraton Response

1y

Thanks for being honest about your experience. Peraton is dedicated to enhancing the overall employee experience, and your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our initiatives. Please contact the benefits team or your HR business partner. You can find your HR business partner on the Lens.

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